February 7th, 2013 by Amy Trotter.
Michigan’s outdoors plays a vital role in Michigan’s prosperity and that was clearly evident in several of the recommendations highlighted in Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget. During his budget unveiling Thursday, Gov. Snyder announced recommendations that address three key areas of concern to our members: Conservation funding, fish and game law enforcement and [...]
RELEASE: MUCC Statement on Governor’s Proposed DNR Budget, License Changes
January 24th, 2013 by Drew YoungeDyke.
LANSING –The president of one of the most radical animal rights organizations in the country popped up in Lansing Tuesday to announce a coalition circulating a petition to put PA 520 of 2012 – also known as the Wolf Management Law – on the 2014 ballot as a referendum. Wayne Pacelle, President of the Humane [...]
RELEASE: Anti-Hunting Group Cries Wolf Over Wolf Management Law
January 10th, 2013 by Amy Trotter.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2013 Contact: Amy Trotter, Resource Policy Manager atrotter@mucc.org 517.331.1909 NRC Hears Wolf Status Update Wolf Season Structure Could Be Proposed By Early Summer A presentation during the January meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission outlined a process that could produce recommendations by early summer for a potential wolf season. [...]
RELEASE: NRC Hears Wolf Status Update
December 18th, 2012 by Drew YoungeDyke.
Lansing, MI — The Michigan House of Representatives passed SB 1350 on December 12, 2012 to declare wolves a game species in Michigan. The bill authorizes the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to create a wolf hunting season and establishes an advisory board to examine wolf management options. The bill has been presented to the Governor to sign into [...]
RELEASE: MUCC Praises Legislature for Passing Wolf Bill
December 13th, 2012 by Amy Trotter.
MUCC Thanks Outgoing NRC Chairman for his Commitment to Youth and Conservation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2012 Contact: Erin McDonough (517) 775-9500 LANSING, MI — Today, Governor Snyder announced that Natural Resources Commission (NRC) Chairman Tim Nichols will be stepping down from his position and Commissioner J.R. Richardson from Ontonagon will be taking [...]
RELEASE: MUCC on Changes at the Natural Resources Commission
July 26th, 2012 by MUCC Staff.
MUCC: Court Ruling is Attack on Shooting Range Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 26, 2012 Contact: Kent Wood – (517) 346-6462 LANSING, MI — Michigan citizens have the statutory right to operate a shooting range without fear of nuisance lawsuits. That right was granted under protections established in 1989 with the passage of [...]
RELEASE: MUCC: Court Ruling An Attack On Shooting Range Rights
July 3rd, 2012 by Amy Trotter.
MUCC: Land Cap Bill Follow-Through Expected Group Receives Commitment From Gov. Snyder That Management Strategy Will Be Completed, Implemented and Cap Lifted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2012 Contact: Erin McDonough (517) 775-9500 Kent Wood – (231) 883-4374 LANSING, MI — Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) today thanks Governor Rick Snyder for committing to [...]
MUCC Statement on Land Cap Bill Signing
June 26th, 2012 by Amy Trotter.
Ken Kelly, Bob’s Gun and Tackle Named Outstanding Conservationists; MNRTF Inducted Into Conservation Hall of Fame FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2012 Contact: Erin McDonough (517) 775-9500 LANSING, MI — As part of its Annual Convention, Michigan United Conservation Clubs celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special event that featured an awards ceremony honoring [...]
MUCC Names 2012 Conservation Awards Honorees
June 25th, 2012 by Amy Trotter.
MUCC Urges DNR To Continue Plans for Change Group Welcomes New Director To Position FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2012 Contact: Erin McDonough (517) 775-9500 LANSING, MI — Today, Governor Snyder announced that Keith Creagh, former Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will become the new Director of the Department [...]
RELEASE: MUCC Statement on New DNR Director
June 19th, 2012 by Amy Trotter.
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) presented Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) with a Partners in Conservation Award at its regular monthly meeting Thursday, June 14, in Lansing. The award honored our 75th anniversary. Department of Natural Resources Director Rodney Stokes recited a litany of contributions MUCC has made to the cause of conservation, including involvement [...]
NRC honors MUCC with Partners in Conservation Award
